Jared Lorenzen weighs in on NCAA ruling on food and student-athletes via Twitter

Quarterback Jared Lorenzen #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks to pass during the Southeastern Conference football game against the Florida Gators on September 28, 2002 at Florida Field in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators won 41-34.

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INDIANAPOLIS - AUGUST 28: Backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen #13 of the Indianapolis Colts against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 28, 2008 in Indianpolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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It should come as no surprise that a former college athlete with the nickname “Hefty Lefty” is weighing in on the NCAA Legislative Council's decision to approve a proposal to expand meal allowances to student-athletes.

Approved Wednesday, the proposal would allow Division I schools to provide unlimited meals and snacks to all athletes, including walk-ons. The measure still must be approved by the board of directors, which meets April 24.

It is expected to pass with flying colors.

One of the most outspoken remarkers on the decision is former University of Kentucky signal-caller Jared Lorenzen, 33, who was easily mistaken for a lineman during his playing days, dating back to his time leading the Highlands High School offense.

“I'll tell u what the NCAA really lucked out that I don't have any eligibility left,” he posted on Twitter Tuesday night, not long after the legislative body of college athletics made its decision on the proposal that has been debated for months.

Social media users have retweeted the comment more than 6,000 times and "favorited" it nearly 4,000 times as of Wednesday afternoon.

He followed by defending himself against a playful attack from Yahoo reporter Pat Forde on Twitter that said Lorenzen could have been the NCAA's first "400 lb QB."

Over the years the Covington, Ky. native has received as much press for the size of his stomach as the considerable left throwing arm that earned him a multi-year stint in the NFL and and his current roster spot on the Northern Kentucky River Monsters.

The NCAA put a limit on the amount of food student-athletes could receive while Lorenzen guided the Kentucky Wildcats (2000-03), which may have played a role in keeping his weight in check. While listed at 6-4, 260 at the time, most believed he played much closer to 300 pounds.

His weight issues continued during his four-year run with the New York Giants. His infamous battles with head coach Tom Coughlin over his size made headlines on more the one occasion.

Multiple media outlets reported that the Giants gave him a range of between 288 and 292 pounds. He said during his days as a Giant that players were fined $450 per pound every day they were overweight, "So you tend to be there," according to NJ.com.

His comical size and odd appearance in a football uniform during his multi-year run with various minor-league squads in indoor leagues. There was even a photo of him posted on Twitter that apparently shows him asking a fan for some of their nachos during a game.